A secret dinner in the heart of the Dubai desert is one of the best proposals to make this experience one of the highlights for tourists. The dinner at a hidden spot in the desert was one of the initiatives led by the European entrepreneur Stephanie Reichenbach, who founded an exclusive club in this location, Sonara.
These exclusive dinners also have an additional feature, as they take place in the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, an area closed to the public located 45 minutes southeast of the city center. Those who choose to be there must have authorization to use the space, and access is only permitted through guided tours.
Dinner in the middle of the desert: a unique experience just minutes from Dubai.
To access the Sonara camp, visitors arrive with large cars that transport them there, where everything is specially illuminated with torches. The arrival is before sunset, allowing tourists to enjoy the exclusive sunset of this magnificent setting. The site’s decoration is just as important as the entire proposal. The camp’s creators envisioned this place as One Thousand and One Nights, providing a distinct frame for this experience.
The culinary offer is first-class and features luxury cocktails and dishes from Bedouin culture, as well as other delights. Among the varieties are hot mint tea and sweetened cardamom coffee, along with special cocktails for each day.
A luxurious experience: dinner with spectacular shows in Dubai.
The dinner at Sonara is complemented by another type of offer that includes camel rides with elegant saddles and Arabian mounts, which also features falconry displays and shows with fireballs, acrobatic dances, and representatives of classic Arabic dancers who perform their shows for the diners.
The importance of Stephanie Reichenbach’s proposal with Sonara also lies in incorporating sustainable development strategies for energy use that contribute to environmental care. For this, solar energy is utilized, and 80% of the existing machinery uses this resource, while the rest depends on generators.
What is the value of Sonara, the secret dinner in a corner of the city?
For those who want to join this experience, reservations must be made in advance, although the capacity is large. The camp accommodates 250 guests at a cost of 180 dollars, with options available for younger visitors as well. The culinary offering for the little ones includes marshmallows and chicken bites, while for adults it is even more sophisticated. The dinner offered consists of 14 courses, including tropical ceviche made with local fish marinated in coconut milk and fresh herbs, fresh grilled shrimp infused with lemon, cilantro, and black olives, among other delicacies.
The success of Sonara has crossed borders, and the company has grown from a family venture to employing 200 people. This project also includes a new proposal that features a dinner and show aboard large traditional boats. This proposal is called “The Dhow by Sonara” and will take place in the waters of the Dubai Canal, a three-kilometer-long waterway that runs from the city’s historic center to the ultra-modern Business Bay area. In addition to this site, there are two other similar camps, one for private events and another further up the coast in Ras Al Khaimah.
